________ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved between two nodes on a network and is always less than or equal to the data transfer rate.

A) Benchmark
B) Broadband
C) LAN speed
D) Throughput

Data Transfer Rate

The speed at which data is transmitted from one device to another, measured in bits per second (bps), impacting the efficiency of data communication over networks.

Throughput

The actual speed of data transfer that’s achieved. It’s usually less than the data transfer rate.

Benchmark

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed, often used in performance testing of computer hardware or software.